200 more nursing seats to open at Nova Scotia universities due to shortage
So far in 2022, more than 350 nurses have said “yes.”
Tuesday’s announcement of increased educational opportunities aims to ease the burden in the coming years.Nova Scotia nursing students start placements in long-term care to tackle staff shortages – Feb 7, 2022 Though some seats will be ready by May 2023, Dalhousie University president Deep Saini said the university will welcome additional students this fall.
“We are honoured to welcome additional nursing and nurse practitioner students to Dalhousie this fall and look forward to continued collaboration with the provincial government to support the healthcare needs of Nova Scotians.”According to the release, Nova Scotia Community College will also be adding 120 practical nursing spaces.“Many young students are eager to be nurses but are waitlisted at various schools,” said union president Janet Hazelton in the release.
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